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Scott Nolan - CEO of General Matter on Uranium Enrichment | SRS #211

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Scott Nolan is the CEO of General Matter, enriching uranium in America to reshore domestic nuclear fuel capacity and power the American energy production needed to lead in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. General Matter is backed by Founders Fund, the first institutional investor in SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril.Scott is also a partner at Founders Fund, where for the past 13 years he led hardtech investments across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. Companies Scott has worked with include SpaceX, Neuralink, Crusoe Energy, Planet Labs, The Boring Company, Nubank, Impulse Space, and Radiant Nuclear. Previously, Scott was an early engineer at SpaceX, where he helped develop the Merlin engine systems and Dragon capsule. He earned his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University, and his MBA from Stanford University. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow #tech #technology #energy #engineering ⁠Scott Nolan Links: LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpnolan⁠ X - ⁠https://x.com/ScottNolan⁠ General Matter - ⁠https://www.generalmatter.com⁠  X - ⁠https://x.com/generalmatter⁠  Founders Fund - ⁠https://foundersfund.com Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://patriotmobile.com/srs ⁠https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs nmls 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org ⁠https://www.tryarmra.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.shawnlikesgold.com⁠ https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs ⁠https://www.drinkhoist.com⁠ - USE CODE SRS 00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome 01:16 Scott Nolan’s Background 03:32 Audience Questions & Dune Analogy 05:33 Why Nuclear Energy Matters 10:37 Nuclear Safety & Global Impact 20:26 AI Energy Demand & Next-Gen Reactors 24:26 General Matter & U.S. Enrichment 42:02 Building a Nuclear Startup 45:39 Government Support & Production Goals 50:21 Addressing Nuclear Waste 01:07:33 The Future of Nuclear Energy 01:25:13 Uranium Supply & Global Shifts 01:34:13 Reactor Innovation & Space Energy 01:45:22 SpaceX, Venture Capital & Founders Fund 02:08:16 Closing Thoughts on Future Challenges

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@TransTimKennedy 2025-06-23

GET ALEX JONES ON!

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@RandalBowen-up8pu 2025-06-23

I was trained by the Navy Nuclear Power school back in the '70s. I served aboard a nuclear fast attack submarine for years. This IS the way to go with proper training. Search nuclear accidents and you will not find one associated with the Navy even though it, the Navy, has been operating nuclear plants since the 1950's.

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@jamescarrot2813 2025-06-23

Dude Shawn, I was just about to switch my major from mechanical to electrical engineering because your show has made me both patriotic and passionate about improving the grid for security and then you released this, perfect timing

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@juicedupsmg 2025-06-23

Scott Nolan brought a rare mix of humility and brilliance to the interview. You don’t often hear someone speak with that level of calm clarity while unpacking topics as complex as AI, national security, and the future of civilization. The guy doesn’t just think he sees decades ahead. I’m impressed really good work Shawn

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@ShawnRyanShow 2025-06-23

This episode was released early on Patreon AD free, with the exception of Shawn’s personal reads. https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite The toll is $5 a month. Supporting us on Patreon and Ad Rev is what enables us to produce the quality content that we have come to love. We strive for perfection with each and every one of these stories. Please enjoy the show!

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@Houseworksaws 2025-06-23

My father worked in a nuke plant for 30 years. He was there the day the plant was put online. He’s incredibly intelligent and when he talks about nuclear power I really listen. I truly believe nuclear is the future of feeding Americas Appetite for electricity.

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@freedomfannie8622 2025-06-23

Thank you! So encouraging that the likes of Scott Nolan are developing innovative nuclear solutions.

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@gregparks302 2025-06-24

Important work to bring out these high IQ people in tech, defense to help audience see what the game is (ultimate survival of the USA and world really) how it is being played, how to up our game. I use metaphor of "game" but this stuff is deadly serious. Thank you Shawn, to you and your high quality guests.

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@FirstNameLastName-m2p 2025-06-25

This program has the most important discussions happening today. Thanks to you and your team for the critical work you all do to bring this information to the people!

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@sonjamcclelland15 2025-06-25

I really appreciate the speed at which this man speaks…I can actually keep up.

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